
Rome - Large Still Life
1977
This contemplative still life arrangement presents an assortment of classical vessels and containers arranged across a simple wooden table against a warm, muted terracotta background. The composition features ceramic pitchers, cylindrical forms, and geometric shapes rendered in soft cream and ochre tones, creating a harmonious study in form and tonality. The refined minimalist approach and restrained palette evoke the timeless quality of ancient Roman pottery and domestic objects. Light falls gently across the arrangement, emphasizing the subtle volumetric relationships and textural variations of the vessels. The work demonstrates a masterful balance between representational accuracy and abstract compositional principles.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
Notes
Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Day Auction
May 15, 2026
Estimate: $300,000 – $500,000
For Sale
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